GENEVA — People may have been getting high off cannabis earlier than previously thought — at least 2,800 years ago, a new study suggests. Archaeologists who led a dig at a monumental tomb in Siberia said they turned up evidence of the earliest known use of cannabis for psychoactive purposes. The findings point to cannabis … Read more
Was it a sea-lamander? Scientists have discovered the first-ever fossil evidence of sea-dwelling amphibians, potentially upending everything we know about the animal class. “It’s a sort of very unusual member of the lineage,” co-author and paleontologist Ryosuke Motani, of the University of California, Davis, said in a statement. Dubbed Gerrothorax maritimus, the amphibian in question … Read more
A team investigating a boat-shaped formation in eastern Turkey says new evidence is strengthening its case that the site could hold the remains of Noah’s Ark. “In archaeology, you deal with probabilities, and we’re inching towards where we believe we will have confirmation this winter after our soil analysis is done with Sivas University, who’s … Read more
LOS ANGELES — A judge is set to decide at a hearing that opens Tuesday whether there is enough evidence to put singer D4vd on trial in the killing and dismemberment of a 14-year-old girl that authorities said had threatened to expose their relationship. Prosecutors have said the evidence will show that 21-year-old D4vd, whose legal name is … Read more
Well, it’s official, I guess. I’m a born and raised racist. It’s all over the internet. Again. So it must be true. Recently, readers and friends have sent me a copy of a column authored by a person who has discovered indisputable proof that I’m a racist. Seizing upon columns I’ve written in which I … Read more
Timothy Busfield’s team is speaking out after he was accused of sexual abuse. “The State’s attempt to transform responsible self-surrender into aggravating conduct only underscores the absence of genuine evidence of dangerousness,” a new opposition filing reveals, per Deadline. Prosecutors are currently attempting to keep Busfield, 68, behind bars until the trial but his team … Read more
You’re not going to want to sit down for this. A new study suggests that a single habit is better for the brain than previously thought — and can treat symptoms of depression as effectively as medication and talk therapy. The CDC estimates that the prevalence of depression in U.S. adolescents and adults increased 60% … Read more
“Forever chemicals” may have yet another health strike against them. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are found in thousands of everyday products, including nonstick cookware, food packaging, waterproof clothing and more. These manmade chemicals, which repel oil, water and stains, have been linked to higher risks of several kinds of cancer, liver and immune system … Read more
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Balding might bruise your ego — but your hair-loss fix could be messing with your mind. New research out of Israel suggests that patients using a popular drug for male pattern baldness face a significantly higher risk of mood disorders and suicidal thoughts compared to those who don’t. “The evidence is no longer anecdotal,” Dr. … Read more
Prince Harry has broken his silence. The Duke of Sussex, 40, issued a scathing response after the Charity Commission for England and Wales announced Tuesday that it discovered no evidence of “widespread or systemic bullying, harassment, misogyny or misogynoir” at the Sentebale charity founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho. Prince Harry at St … Read more
Dating is hard, but blaming all men for your horrible choices is easy A new New York Times piece, “The Trouble With Wanting Men,” by Jean Garnett, posits that the trouble with wanting men, is … men. Like, all of them. It’s part of a genre of man-hating thought pieces that turn hetero love and … Read more
You already know about the Blue Zones — now, meet the “super agers.” That’s what cardiologist Eric Topol, 70, calls the roughly 1,400 healthy adults aged 80 and older he spent over six years studying for his new book, “Super Agers: An Evidence-based Approach to Longevity.” When he first began the project, he suspected genetics … Read more
So much for weekends of caloric abandon. New research confirms that just two days of eating a high-fat diet can compromise critical immune cells in the gut and weaken the intestinal barrier, suggesting the impact of our daily dietary choices is more immediate than previously believed. Consuming a high-fat diet led to the rapid suppression … Read more
The rift between Bill Belichick and Tom Brady is starting to make more sense to The Ringer founder Bill Simmons after seeing an email Jordon Hudson, the 24-year-old dating the ex-Patriots coach, posted in the wake of a disastrous interview Belichick did with CBS. Simmons discussed it on a new episode of his show, “The … Read more
The internal investigation MrBeast commissioned after a former employee was accused of grooming a minor has concluded and the YouTube star is sharing the results. On Friday, MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, 26, posted the findings sent to him by Alex Spiro of the law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, an outside attorney Donaldson hired to investigate allegations … Read more
Jason Kelce went to great lengths to prove he wasn’t sleeping while at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour show in Miami on Friday. During the latest installment of his and Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, the Chiefs tight end, who’s been dating Swift since last summer, called out Jason for appearing to take a nap while … Read more
There may be some truth to the myth of Merlin. On Tuesday, archeologists in Scotland revealed evidence of the legendary wizard’s death in Drumelzier between the 6th and 7th centuries — and the findings could change the way we tell Merlin’s tale. Merlin was said to have been a loyal advisor to King Arthur amid … Read more
Heaven help us. A holy war is brewing after an Italian academic released new research claiming the fabled Shroud of Turin offers proof of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion wounds — but some of his peers are saying the story’s cut from whole cloth. The findings are making the rounds as controversy over the piece of fabric … Read more
You can kiss danger goodbye. An innovative lip gloss tube that can detect date rape drugs and call for help is on the market to ensure the safety of women everywhere. Produced by Esōes Cosmetics, the $65 product — which comes in a variety of shades as well as two matte liquid lipsticks — includes testing … Read more